WasteWise Schools

Get on board a growing community of schools in the Auckland region that are working towards a sustainable future.

WasteWise Schools is an Education for Sustainability programme that assists schools to reduce their waste. It promotes best waste reduction practices that students can transfer into their home and everyday life.  WasteWise Schools is supported by the local, district and regional councils of the Auckland region.

This programme supports the vision, principles and values statements of the New Zealand curriculum.  It provides many opportunities for students to practice and develop key competencies.   It can be integrated into all curriculum areas.

WasteWise Schools adopts a whole school approach and is designed to compliment the Enviroschools programme.

What the programme offers your school

• Opportunity for student driven solutions to reduce waste
• Whole school involvement
• An opportunity to reduce operational costs
• Educational support from Regional Co-ordinator
• Technical support from local councils to reduce waste
• Educational resources
• Certificates of achievement
• Raised school profile
• Financial assistance for teachers to attend workshops
• Two workshops for key teachers and support staff.

Contact for further information:

WasteWise Schools Regional Co-ordinator
Auckland Regional Council
Tel: (09) 366 2000 extn 8323
Fax: (09) 366 2155
Email: WasteWiseSchools@arc.govt.nz